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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.46, 36,277.20 and 15,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.46, 36,277.20 and 15,672.60 is: 21,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.46 : 36,277.20 = 15,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.46/36,277.20 = 15,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.46x = 36,277.20 × 15,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.46x = 568,558,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,558,044.72/26,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.67

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